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Asian beetles were introduced into the northern regions in the
early to mid 1980's as a natural control of aphids in field crops, but
they have no natural predator in our climate and are multiplying
greatly. Typically, they leave the fields and trees in the fall looking
for a nice, warm home to spend the winter. This insect will follow any
escaping heat path to get into your home. Once inside, they simply
wait out the winter.
"We treat your home as if it were our own." Ed Jones
Spring is the time asian beetles will try to leave your home as
they have not had food or moisture since the previous fall. Because
the inside temperatures are relatively even with the outside air in the
spring, it is not as easy for them to find a way out. They sometimes
get confused and end up inside your home in great numbers,
generally congregating at southerly windows. Spring is when we get
our greatest number of requests for treatment; however, this insect is
best treated in the fall. This may be one of the insects where our
treatments are more effective than the homeowners.
We are licensed to apply residual pesticides versus contact
insecticides commonly sold in stores. The greatest difference
between what we are licensed to apply versus what you can buy is
how long it controls, not how strong it is initially. One treatment
generally repels asian beetles for an entire fall which greatly
reduces the number you see in the spring. Some companies
choose to generate revenue by still chasing spring treatments.
Unfortunately, spring treatments are limited and are only effective at
killing those that can not find their way out. This job is usually best
left to a good vacuum cleaner which will keep unnecessary
pesticides out of your home.